Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

retrocession

noun

/ˌrɛtrəˈsɛʃən/

Definition

The act of returning something to a former owner or state.

Examples

The retrocession of the territory marked a significant change in governance.
After the war, there was a retrocession of many lands to their original nations.

Meaning

Retrocession refers to the transfer of property or rights back to an earlier owner or the return of a government authority to a previous superior status.